Episode Details
Back to Episodes
E41 - Turning a Million Dollar Carpentry Business into 1M Subscriber YouTube Channel
Description
In this episode of Beers with Contractors, host Will and Terry sit down with renowned John Malecki, a woodworking expert with over 1.1 million YouTube subscribers known for his wild carpentry projects. John shares his unique journey from a professional football player to a master woodworker. They discuss the importance of creating relatable content, dealing with online criticism, and thriving in the evolving trades industry. John's insights include focusing on technology in trades, aligning content strategy with goals, and embracing the inevitable mistakes as learning opportunities.
00:00 Introduction
01:50 Welcoming the Guest: John Malecki
02:19 John Malecki's Journey: From Football to Woodworking
08:08 Building a Business and Online Presence
15:44 Embracing Technology in the Trades
16:53 Essential Tools for Aspiring Carpenters
19:31 Safety in the Workshop
25:12 Viral Content and Online Criticism
29:30 Reflecting on Viral Success and Challenges
30:37 Balancing Niche Skills with Audience Appeal
33:18 Advice for Tradespeople on Social Media
34:35 The Importance of Knowing Your Audience
39:56 Launching a Masterclass
43:37 Learning from Mistakes
52:05 Conclusion
ShipShape:
Save 10% on ShipShape with promo code: unisonworx10
Website: https://www.shipshape.ai/get
Email: sam@shipshape.ai
Contact John Malecki at:
Website: johnmalecki.com
Masterclass: https://johnmalecki.com/pages/live-edge-epoxy-masterclass2
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@John_Malecki
Facebook: facebook.com/JohnMaleckiBuilds
Instagram: instagram.com/john_malecki
Twitter: twitter.com/john_malecki
Tiktok: tiktok.com/@john_malecki
Builder Bunker app: http://app.johnmalecki.com
The Worker Incentive Program that Contractors Love! - Per4mance Software
http://unisonworx.com/per4mance
Unison is Workforce Management Software for the Construction Industry
Learn more at https://unisonworx.com/industries/construction